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Lesley Lister - MTI, ITEC, CIMI

Holistic Massage Practitioner and Baby Massage Instructor

My holistic massage training was with the Academy of Natural Health based in Neals Yard, Covent garden, London. I qualified in Holistic Massage, Anatomy and Physiology with both MTI and ITEC in May 2000 and am an MTI Registered Practitioner. The birth of my daughter Katie, now 5 years old introduced me to infant massage and I qualified as a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI) in March 2002.

My approach is to ensure that you are comfortable and at ease and build up a sense of trust to enable you to get the most from the massage. In holistic massage, the attitude of both giver and receiver and the communication between them are important to the effectiveness of the treatment. In my experience it is very difficult to relax unless you trust the therapist!

I give an individual treatment depending on your reasons for having a massage, and how you would like to feel afterwards. Massage has many benefits, both physical and emotional, and treatments will vary depending on the reason for the massage: it can be very gentle or invigorating.

Treatments generally last an hour. On the first appointment we will spend some time discussing general health and lifestyle and take a medical history. I will recommend appropriate treatment and discuss it with you to ensure that you are happy with it.

What is holistic massage?
Holistic massage is nurturing touch involving the whole person on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. It treats the individual as a whole, rather than concentrating on physical conditions.

How does massage work?
Massage is the systematic manipulation of soft tissue using a form of touch which promotes comfort and relaxation. Working on the skin with soft tissues and muscles has an effect on all major and minor systems of the body. It improves general health and enables deep relaxation or re-energising, as well as relief from aches, pain or stiffness.

It fosters self-esteem, helping people to become more aware and accepting of their body, their emotional life and their past.

Regular holistic massage also helps to maintain good health, whilst preventing illness and undue stress.

Benefits of Massage
Everyone can benefit from massage, from its calming and healing properties. It enables you to relax and enjoy the feeling of being cared for, allowing the physical and psychological benefits to combine to produce a feeling of well being.

The effects of massage are cumulative. After one massage, the effects will last for a short time, but the more regular the treatments, the longer the effects appear to last.
Sense of well being
Reduces stress
Promotes deep relaxation
Improves muscle tone
Energising - relieves physical and mental tiredness
Helps you sleep better
Encourages the removal of toxins through the lymphatic system.